The silent impact of nighttime gunshots on community health
In many American cities, the sound of a gunshot at night is not uncommon.
A recent study has shed light on just how frequent—and how...
More women get mental problems during and after pregnancy
Over the last decade, recognizing and treating mental health issues during pregnancy and the first year of a baby's life has gotten much better.
However,...
How our moods swing from dawn till dusk
Have you ever noticed how some days you wake up feeling a bit off, even before the day really begins?
Well, researchers from the University...
Anxiety and brain fog: Is there a connection?
In today's fast-paced world, feeling anxious has almost become a common experience for many.
But when anxiety brings along a companion known as "brain fog,"...
Long-term depression in stroke survivors
Recent research has brought to light a concerning trend among stroke survivors: a high likelihood of experiencing depression, with 60% facing this challenge within...
What to know about depression signs in men
Depression doesn’t choose its battles based on gender, but the way it manifests and is confronted can be vastly different between men and women.
Traditionally,...
Physical health plays a big role in suicide prevention
A landmark study led by Weill Cornell Medicine, in collaboration with several prestigious institutions, has unveiled a critical, often overlooked factor in suicides across...
Managing mental health lowers ER visits, hospital stays in heart disease patients
Treating anxiety and depression in individuals with heart disease significantly decreases their need for emergency room visits and rehospitalizations, and it may also reduce...
Loneliness tied to increased biological aging and risk of death
A new study by Mayo Clinic has unveiled a striking connection between social isolation and both biological aging and mortality risk.
Published in the Journal...
Loneliness more harmful than smoking, alcoholism, obesity
Loneliness, often overlooked as a significant health risk, carries a mortality risk comparable to smoking more than 15 cigarettes a day, surpassing the dangers...